Types of Lodging Properties II Copyright Texas Education

Types of Lodging Properties II

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Limited Service Properties > Fewer Services →Lower Price > Motels were the first limited-service properties > Something between a hotel and a motel at a midrange price > Some hotels got smaller and began calling themselves inns > Medium level of service > Amenities include: bed, TV, phone, bathroom and daily housekeeping > Swimming pool > Continental breakfast (no kitchen required) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 3

Limited Service Properties > Three or four stories tall > May have the word INN in the name > No restaurant or bell attendants > One or two small meeting rooms > Internet access in each room > Located near business parks or highways > Usually a brand name restaurant is located nearby > Examples: La Quinta Inns, Hampton Inns, and Fairfield Inns Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 4

Motels > One or two stories > No Interior corridors > No elevators > Parking located close to the rooms > Rooms entered from the outside > Minimal service > Amenities include: bed TV, phone, bathroom and daily housekeeping > No foodservice, bar or recreational facilities Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 5

Limited Service Properties Sub-Categories > Limited-Service Hotels > Motels > Budget Hotel > Also called economy hotel, budget motel, or economy motel > Lowest rates and least service > Small rooms with built in furniture > Comfortable, clean place to sleep at a low price > Motel 6 –Offered rooms for $6 in the 1960 s > Microtel –Newer version Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 6

Specialty Accommodations > Vary in level of service but usually less service than a full service hotel more than a motel > May provide a unique experience > Specialty Accommodations Subcategories: • • • Conference Centers Lodges Bed-and-breakfasts Hostels Campgrounds Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 7

Conference Center > 60% or more of the occupancy generated by conferences > Smaller facilities in suburban or rural areas or on college campuses > Meeting Package Rates: sleeping rooms, meeting rooms, and meals for conference attendees > Guests go to the same meeting and eat all meals together > Staff trained to work with meeting planners > Some large companies and universities have their own conference centers for training their employees Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 8

Lodges > Rooms and housekeeping provided for guests that are participating in a recreational activity > Examples: Hunting, fishing, skiing, or horseback riding > Usually small; 10 -100 rooms > Located in area where the activity is done > Designed to offer peace and serenity to guests Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 9

Bed-And-Breakfast > Unique experience > Historic charm > Personal service and charming location > Originated from the European tradition of people opening their homes to travelers > Home-cooked breakfast > Family like atmosphere > Meet owners and other guests at meals > Bed-and-breakfast Inns –larger and more rooms Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 10

Hostel > Sleeping rooms, bathrooms and kitchen facilities are shared > Very inexpensive > No linen, toilet articles or housekeeping provided > Guests may perform chores as part of their payment > Guests may prepare own food in the kitchen Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 11

Campground > Started as a place to pitch a tent with a restroom nearby > Hot showers and modern plumbing > Hook-ups for recreational vehicles (water, sewer, electricity and cable television) > Swimming pools > Located in natural areas where people hike and enjoy the scenery > Located near national and state parks Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 12

Institutional Housing > Schools, universities, hospitals, prisons and the military > Dormitory style > Shared bathroom facilities > Senior Housing (place to live for people over 55) > Communal Dining Room, fitness & recreational facilities, lounges and library > Banking, beauty salon, and transportation > Nursing Home > Resort style > Small sleeping room > Rent or buy and apartment > Foodservice > Medical care > Social services Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 13

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References/Resources > Textbooks: • Reynolds, Johnny Sue. Hospitality Services Food & Lodging. Second. Tinley Park, Illinois: The Goodheart-Willcox. Company, Inc. , 2010. Print. • Lodging Management Program Year One AHLA Educational Institute ISBN 0 -86612 -214 -1 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 15